72% of people in LA County had antibodies before COVID surge, USC study estimates
A USC study found high rates of COVID-19 vaccination and prior infection before the delta and Omicron variant surges, casting doubt that the pandemic will end through herd immunity once enough people have been vaccinated or experienced a prior infection.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Herd immunity to COVID unlikely in LA County, elsewhere, new USC study suggests
A new study by the University of Southern California suggests that herd immunity to COVID-19 is unlikely in Los Angeles County, and that the path forward will rely on access to COVID treatments, vaccination and supporting hospital capacity.
Federal courts extend jury trial suspension due to COVID-19 surge
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials through February due to the spread of Omicron, the new virus variant that causes COVID-19, within the region's federal courthouses
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
LA-area filming set records at end of 2021, but 2022 in limbo due to omicron concerns
The omicron surge in cases across Los Angeles County is causing concerns for the industry.
CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
California governor says help is on the way for state's fatigued healthcare workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
LIST: LA County offering free PCR COVID test kits at following popup sites
Los Angeles County has announced a testing program that would help Angelenos get a hold of the elusive COVID-19 test kits.
LA County again breaks single-day record for COVID cases with 45,584
Los Angeles County set another daily record with 45,584 positive COVID-19 tests Sunday, continuing a winter surge in transmission driven by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
California governor asks for $2.7 billion to battle pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration proposed spending another $2.7 billion to expand testing and boost hospital staffing, while calling for a new law to give workers more paid time off if they get sick.
COVID testing shortages and delays help fuel surge
The difficulty finding coronavirus test kits in many parts of California and delays in getting results are causing increasing frustration and contributing to the surge of infections that in just two weeks more than doubled the number of people in hospitals with COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom activates National Guard to assist with COVID testing sites
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he was activating California's National Guard to help with additional COVID-19 testing facilities and capacity as cases from the omicron variant continue to surge.